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΄Beast of Kavos΄ pulled out of ravine and taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. After a difficult operation taking nearly 4 hours the 47-year-old man wanted by the police was pulled out of the ravine where he had been trapped.
47-year-old wanted man at bottom of ravine - Fire Service operation in progress to pull him out
CORFU. The wanted man Dimitris Aspiotis has been found at the bottom of a deep ravine in Gremna, Ai Gordis, Paleohori.
South America the new pandemic epicentre - Brazil now has more cases than Russia!
Brazil has now the second highest number of infections worldwide, after a spike in new cases caused the country to overtake Russia.
Man, 47, who was released from prison and then again accused of rape has been caught
CORFU. After a 2-week manhunt with the police using all means at their disposal, 47-year-old Dimitris Aspiotis has finally been caught.
Recycling rewards via mobile app
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou: "The local authority΄s initiatives to support recycling are ongoing."
Ferry services to Corfu for all resume on Monday - with questionnaires and masks
CORFU. From Monday 25 May all visitors will be able to travel to the islands - not only permanent residents or those travelling for health or work.
One lane in Felix Lames St. closed to traffic until 29 May
CORFU. Traffic from Eth. Paleokastritsa Rd towards Eth. Pelekas Rd is prohibited due to work being carried out to replace underground cables.
21 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. 19 of the 21 new cases were in a Roma community in Larissa - Total number of fatalities is now 169 and the total number of cases 2,873 - 19 patients intubated in ICUs.
3 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. There were two deaths from coronavirus in Greece today, taking the total to 168.
10 Blue Flag beaches in Corfu for 2020
CORFU. The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF), the national operator of the international Blue Flag Programme, has announced this year΄s Blue Flag awards in Greece for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats.
Wreath laying ceremony held in the rain at the Ionian Islands Union Monument
CORFU. The rainy weather wasn΄t bad enough to lead to the cancellation of the wreath laying ceremony at the Ionian Islands Union Monument for the 156th anniversary of 21 May 1864.
Brief F-16 flyover this year
CORFU. Two Greek Air Force F-16 planes flew over Corfu for a few seconds for the 156th anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece.
Voluntary beach clean-ups in Arillas and Benitses
CORFU. Voluntary clean-ups of the beach and public areas in Arillas on Friday 22nd and in Benitses on Saturday 23rd.
Greece΄s Restart Tourism plan - see the timeframe!
ATHENS. International tourism begins on 15 June with flights to Athens Airport opening up - All airports open on 1 July - Yachting begins this coming Monday.
"Hymn to Freedom" by the ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society Brass Ensemble
CORFU. Celebrating the 156th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece on 21 May, 1864.
Fighter planes to fly over Ionian Islands at 11:00 for May 21 celebrations
ATHENS. Two fighter planes will be flying across the Ionian sky on 21 May at 11:00 exactly!
24 billion for restart of economy and tourism
ATHENS. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ΄SYN-ERGASIA΄ Programme (cooperation / work together) - a bridge supported by three pillars which will take Greece from recession to recovery - PM announced extension of insurance contribution coverage and unemployment benefit, reduction in tax prepayment, reduction in VAT for public transport, coffee products and non-alcoholic drinks.
10 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
CORFU. The total number of deaths is now 166 and the total number of cases is 2,850 - 22 patients remain intubated in ICUs and 96 have been discharged.
